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Hairy Wild Petunia

Ruellia humilis

Photo by florida33girl
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Description:

I have tentatively identified this as Hairy Wild Petunia (Ruellia humilis), but I am open to suggestions. We grow Carolina Wild Petunia nearby, but this seems to have different blooms and foliage. Can anyone confirm this ID?

Habitat:

Urban butterfly garden in Tampa, FL

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Hairy Wild Petunia (Ruellia humilis)

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PublishedAugust 22, 2011

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